Job Description
About theRole
We are seeking a skilled Hydraulic-Biased Maintenance Technician to join our workshop team supporting the inspection, maintenance, overhaul, and repair of aircraft ground support equipment (GSE) and associated tooling.
This is a hands-on, workshop-based role ideal for a technician with strong hydraulic system experience who enjoys fault finding, strip-downs, rebuilds, and ensuring critical aviation support equipment is maintained to the highest safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Diagnose, fault-find, and repair hydraulic systems on aircraft ground support equipment
* Service and overhaul hydraulic pumps, rams, cylinders, valves, and pipework
* Maintain and repair GSE including:
* Hydraulic test rigs
* Aircraft jacks and lifting equipment
* Towbars and ground handling equipment
* Specialist tooling
* Conduct pressure testing and system performance checks
* Interpret hydraulic schematics and technical manuals
* Complete inspection reports and maintenance documentation
* Ensure compliance with UK safety and quality standards
* Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workshop environment
Essential Skills & Experience
* Strong background in hydraulic systems (industrial, plant, or aviation preferred)
* Experience in mechanical fault finding and repair
* Ability to read hydraulic and engineering drawings
* Workshop-based maintenance experience
* Good understanding of safe working practices
* Full manual UK driving licence
* Ability to use a tablet to complete maintenance report write ups
* Must be able to gain an airport pass – therefore clean personal record and ability to show previous work/educational history up to 5 years prior with references.
Desirable
* Experience working with aircraft ground support equipment
* NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering / Maintenance
* LOLER inspection experience
* Forklift or plant maintenance background
* Basic electrical fault-finding knowledge
About You
You will be:
* Detail-oriented with a strong safety mindset
* Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
* Proactive in diagnosing and solving technical problems
* Committed to maintaining high engineering standards
What We Offer
* Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
* Overtime opportunities
* Company pension scheme
* Ongoing training and development
* Stable, long-term role within the aviation support sector